Jove
Visualize
Contact Us
JoVE
x logofacebook logolinkedin logoyoutube logo
ABOUT JoVE
OverviewLeadershipBlogJoVE Help Center
AUTHORS
Publishing ProcessEditorial BoardScope & PoliciesPeer ReviewFAQSubmit
LIBRARIANS
TestimonialsSubscriptionsAccessResourcesLibrary Advisory BoardFAQ
RESEARCH
JoVE JournalMethods CollectionsJoVE Encyclopedia of ExperimentsArchive
EDUCATION
JoVE CoreJoVE BusinessJoVE Science EducationJoVE Lab ManualFaculty Resource CenterFaculty Site
Terms & Conditions of Use
Privacy Policy
Policies

Related Experiment Videos

Screening measurements and procedures. Exemplified by an identification audiometry program

C M Woodford1

  • 1Department of Speech Pathology and Audiology, West Virginia University, Morgantown.

Clinics in Communication Disorders
|January 1, 1993
PubMed
Summary
This summary is machine-generated.

Related Concept Videos

You might also read

Related Articles

Articles linked to this work by shared authors, journal, and citation graph.

Sort by
Same author

Hearing Conservation in Hunter Education Programs.

American journal of audiology·2015
Same author

The prevention of noise-induced hearing loss in the school-aged population: a school educational hearing conservation program.

The Journal of auditory research·1986
Same author

Special educators' knowledge of, exposure to, and attitudes toward hearing aids and hearing aid wearers.

The Journal of auditory research·1986
Same author

The effect of small changes in frequency on clinically determined estimates of auditory threshold.

ASHA·1984
Same author

The effect of calibration tolerance values on obtained audiometric threshold: a hearing conservation perspective.

American Industrial Hygiene Association journal·1984
Same author

Noise-induced hearing loss.

Occupational health & safety (Waco, Tex.)·1981
Same journal

Family-centered care: thriving in Hawaii under Part H.

Clinics in communication disorders·1994
Same journal

Recommendations for clinicians based on parents' experiences.

Clinics in communication disorders·1994
Same journal

Therapy at home: Vygotskian perspectives on parental involvement.

Clinics in communication disorders·1994
Same journal

Meeting the needs of the non-English-speaking parents of a communicatively disabled child.

Clinics in communication disorders·1994
Same journal

Preparing students to work with families: undergraduate and graduate education.

Clinics in communication disorders·1994
Same journal

Building partnerships with parents of school-age children with communication disorders.

Clinics in communication disorders·1994
See all related articles

Effective audiometric screening uses skilled testers to identify hearing issues in students up to grade 3, high schoolers, and at-risk groups. This program ensures timely audiological care and can prevent future auditory problems.

Area of Science:

  • Audiology
  • Public Health
  • Pediatric Healthcare

Background:

  • Early identification of hearing impairment is crucial for academic and social development.
  • Hearing loss can result from various factors, including noise exposure and middle ear disease.
  • Existing screening methods require refinement for optimal student population coverage.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To outline an effective audiometric screening procedure for students.
  • To identify specific student groups requiring targeted hearing screenings.
  • To emphasize the importance of follow-up care in audiological programs.

Main Methods:

  • Utilizing skilled testers for audiometric screening at 1, 2, and 4 kHz.
  • Incorporating oto-immittance measures alongside audiometric tests.

Related Experiment Videos

  • Screening students up to grade 3, 9th and 12th graders, and high-risk individuals.
  • Implementing a rescreening protocol for students who fail initial tests.
  • Referring students who fail rescreening to an audiologist for further evaluation.

    • Main Results:

    • The described screening procedure is effective in identifying students with potential hearing problems.
    • Targeted screening of specific age groups and high-risk populations maximizes early detection.
    • Adequate follow-up monitoring ensures students receive necessary audiological care.
    • The program demonstrates the potential to prevent the progression of auditory issues.

    Conclusions:

    • A combination of skilled personnel, specific screening frequencies, and oto-immittance measures provides an effective audiometric screening protocol.
    • Targeted screening of defined student populations and high-risk groups enhances program efficiency.
    • Robust follow-up mechanisms are essential for the success of audiological screening programs.
    • These screening principles can be applied broadly to identify speech, language, and hearing disorders.